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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

D&D: An Optional Initiative System

In an AMA on Reddit, Mike Mearls spoke about an Initiative system he's been using for DnD and ENWorld posted it today.

After looking at it, I have my own thoughts on an optional initiative system:• A character's Dexterity Modifier is NOT applied to initiative rolls.• Lowest roll goes first and you count up, it resets each round when new rolls occur.• Fighters and Rogues roll a d6.• Other classes that are NOT casting a spell or a cantrip this round roll a d10.• Other Classes that ARE casting a spell or a cantrip this round roll a d12.• If you are changing gear gain a +1 to your initiative roll.• If you are using a bonus action this round gain a +1 to your initiative roll.• If you are moving this round gain a +1 to your initiative roll.• If you are using a reach weapon gain a +1 to your initiative roll.• If you are using a weapon with two-hands gain a +1 to your initiative roll.Feedback would be appreciated.